CSEC Geography Paper 2 May/June 2014 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

Draw a diagram to illustrate the following features at a convergent plate.

• Boundary
• Folds
• Volcano
• Subduction zone

Define the following terms:

• weathering
• mass wasting

Describe what happens when EITHER a landslide OR soil creep occurs.

Using the theory of plate tectonics, explain how the following occur. Volcanoes

Using the theory of plate tectonics, explain how the following occur. Earthquakes

Which section of a river does the diagram represent?

Name any THREE of the features labelled A, B, C and D.

Name TWO features produced by river erosion.

Outline TWO processes by which rivers erode their channels.

Select ONE feature from EACH of the following lists of coastal features and explain how EACH may be formed.

Select ONE feature from EACH of the following lists of coastal features and explain how EACH may be formed.

• Cave OR
• Wave-cut platform OR
• Arch

Select ONE feature from EACH of the following lists of coastal features and explain how EACH may be formed.

• Beach OR
• Spit OR
• Tombolo

Figure 3, provided as an insert, is a world map. Shade and name ONE region of tropical rainforest and ONE region of tropical grassland.

Describe the weather associated with any TWO Caribbean weather systems.

Explain how FOUR characteristics of the vegetation of EITHER equatorial OR tropical continental regions have been influenced by the climate.

Name the country which has just over one quarter of its urban population living in the primate city.

Which country has nearly a quarter of its total population living in the primate city?

Name ONE country where all the urban population live in one city.

Which country has the smallest percentage of its total population living in the primate city?

State TWO ways by which the population of cities increase.

Describe THREE measures that can be used to reduce urbanization in the Caribbean.

Explain FOUR reasons why many rural residents in the Caribbean prefer to live in cities.

In which country does Industry contribute 15 per cent to Gross Domestic Product?

In which country does Industry contribute the largest percentage to Gross Domestic Product?

What is the combined contribution of Agriculture and Industry in Anguilla?

What is the contribution of Services in Cuba?

Define the term 'tertiary activity'.

Describe THREE benefits of the tourist industry to the Caribbean.

Explain TWO reasons that EITHER mining OR forestry OR fishing, is important to the economic development of a named Caribbean country.

Explain TWO challenges faced by EITHER the garment industry OR the food processing industry in the Caribbean.

Which country experienced the biggest decline in sugar production?

What was the actual decline in sugar production for Jamaica?

What was the percentage change in production for Guyana?

What is peasant farming?

List TWO ways by which peasant farmers market their produce.

Describe TWO characteristics of large-scale arable farming in the Caribbean.

Compare commercial arable farming in the Caribbean with commercial arable farming in the Canadian Prairies. Use the following headings:

• Mechanization
• Challenges
• Diversification

Draw a sketch map of a Caribbean country. On the map, shade and name an area, town OR village which has suffered serious damage by ONE of the following events:

• Hurricane OR
• Earthquake OR
• Volcanic eruption

Describe FOUR impacts of any ONE of the following events on a named Caribbean country:

• Hurricane OR
• Volcanic eruption OR
• Earthquake

Explain how the implementation of any TWO measures can reduce the degradation of coral reefs in the Caribbean.

Explain how any TWO measures can reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.

Name ONE country which has over 70% forest cover.

Name ONE country which has over 70% forest cover.

Which country has 25% forest cover?

Name ONE country which has less than 10% forest cover.

What is the percentage forest cover of St Kitts and Nevis?

Define EACH of the following:

• air pollution
• water pollution

air pollution

Explain TWO ways by which tourism development can contribute to coral destruction in the Caribbean.

Outline TWO consequences of deforestation in the Caribbean.

Outline TWO consequences of deforestation in the Caribbean.

Outline TWO possible consequences of global warming for the Caribbean.

Draw a sketch map of a Caribbean territory (including Guyana and Suriname) to show an area where EITHER land OR water OR air pollution is present. State the type of pollution you choose.

List TWO sources of greenhouse gases.

List TWO sources of greenhouse gases.

State TWO causes of marine pollution in the Caribbean.

Describe TWO measures that can be used to reduce water pollution along the coast.

Explain how FOUR of the measures used by a national disaster prevention organization reduce and/or alleviate the effects of hurricanes OR earthquakes OR volcanic eruptions.